Alright so I've been to cosettas so many times that I know exactly what I want and where it is. My…read morefamily and I frequent the deli and pasticceria, only going to the actual restaurant if we have a big group. The pasticceria is sooo cute and decorated like a little cafe in Italy. I appreciate the floors and decoration, they 100% lean into the Italian culture. The service is always great, everyone smiles and makes sure your selection is to your liking. I've gotten coffee, macaroons, gelato, everything from here and they never disappoint. It's always a great time, especially meeting friends or just grabbing some good sips on the go. I had a gelato with one scoop of this raspberry sorbet and another scoop mango, I loved the fruitiness and texture. It's a bit pricey which knocks down a star, but otherwise a lifelong favorite. P.S. I love the parking and that ITS FREE.

Located right next to Cossetta Alimentari,), the Pasticceria is a nostalgic delight. Chock-full of…read moredelicious dessert delights (and no small amount of charm), the store absolutely took me back to the pastry shops I remember from when I visited Italy. Think tile, dark wood, display cases full of beautiful desserts, and brass. With great staff and smiles all around, the Pasticceria feels and tastes like the good old days. I highly recommend.

We finally made it! Walked in a got lucky, there was only 2…read morein line. When we were up; we got to ask what everything was. I wish items would have been listed in print. Having to ask and get descriptions. Not an inclusive model. I loved everything we got! The cronut was my favorite for sure!

Marc Heu's is phenomenal. I have had the pastries at varying coffee shops since they outsource…read moreproducts to, for example, Dogwood coffee. Contrary, coming into the intimate home shop in Saint Paul hit different. As a Saint Paul girly, I absolutely adore small businesses. Marc Heu has a great location across from the co-op on Dale. Due to the pastry lineup altering so frequently, there are no signs detailing the pastry product so there is definitely interaction with staff members to ensure you are getting what you want. The staff is attentive, dressed in uniform and ready to take orders with a note pad upon arrival. Fortunately both days I have went, there were no lines but I also understand lines are common here which is something to be aware of. Inside there are small circular tables to enjoy your pastry and or coffee in. I would not recommend bringing a laptop as this is a tiny shop with an emphasis on eating, mingling and departing. Other reviews will dink stars because they will say the pricing is high however, I think, the pricing is reasonable giving the high quality of baking effort and the quality of service provided. In addition, this is not a spot to come 24/7, rather, special moments such as a birthday, holiday or celebration. With that, I feel like the price is justified. Line or not - the pasty variety is outstanding! My husband and I had a donut with a spiced icing and some other filling and every bite we kept saying yum or oh my gosh this is so good. Inspired from France, you will 100% feel transported as the shop itself resembles France from the interior and obviously the baking follows suit. The display case is the center of attention when you walk in. I highly recommend stopping when in Saint Paul or purchasing at a coffee shop should you happen to see the line of Marc Heu. There are a few other stores in the area, otherwise, Grand Avenue is right up the road should you want to make a day of supporting local. Saint Paul is so lucky to have a slice of France in our city. Thank you!

Ok, I need to RAVE about a new menu item called Cheesy Garlic King Croissant. This thing was so…read moredelicious, I had to bid farewell to my diet. I know I come here way too often, but it's been my fav coffee shop for the last 7 years. The restaurant is so beautiful and full of natural light, that it keeps calling me back. Their lattes are as delicious and as beautiful as ever. But seriously, try the new croissant. Service was excellent! I love how I can just keep ordering from my table's QR code.

I have been here too many times to count now! I have brought most of my friends, individually so…read morethat says a lot! This time I paid attention to their cleanliness and I would give them -1. The lady who was cleaning tables barely cleaned them. I'm not sure if she just wasn't motivated this day, but that's not okay! I was sure to use my cleaning wipes to while down our table as she partially cleaned the table next to me. I ordered the Crème Brûlée coffee which is always good and the brioche egg and bacon sandwich with potatoes. Both are great choices! It's normally pretty busy here especially on the weekends. I went on a Thursday which was less crowded at about 1pm. It's definitely looking older, they should probably refurbish the tables..

A sweet escape we stumbled on last summer that definitely deserves a shout out is the wonderful…read more@soyendesserts They are in a building literally next to the St. Paul Farmers Market. (Future post for them, stay tuned) Their amazing donut flavors do rotate and they do get sold out of items because they're that good. Flavors we got today and loved: Lemon Cloud Dream (mmmmmm bright and delish) Cocoa Cloud Raspberry Delight All of these were light and fluffy and full of amazing filling that was airy whipped and flavorful. This spot is one to make sure you stop by and try something if you're at the market or just in the area.

I can't give it more than four stars for reasons I'll get into but I definitely recommend trying it…read moreif you are around when they're open. It seems that they are rightly known for their sweet baked goods, hence the name, but they have some savory offerings as well. I had heard good things about their congee so I made a point to try that. It was good! Filling, plenty of meat. I also have had a unique, savory roll that was buttery and great, I forgot what it's called but it's good. And I had a Lychee Rose brioche donut. Decadent! Delicious. Loved it. I got a Vietnamese coffee one time that was great, and a matcha milk with ube foam that was also great. So, yeah, really everything I've had has been great! The opening hours are painfully limited. They are only open from 9am to 1pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And both times I came it was close to noon and they were sold out of LOTS of things. I'm convinced that if you go there because you want something specific, you simply can't trust them to have it available. Instead of planning a specific visit, the wiser approach would be to give them a look if you're in the area during one of the 12 hours they are open in a given week, and see if you're interested in what they aren't sold out of. They have an indoor counter which you get to via the main entrance on 4th street, and guessing your way through the halls until you find them past that gallery. There is also a seating section which has the ambience of a break room at a DMV. But there is also an outdoor window on Saturday & Sunday, with some seats set up in the alley; that description sounds dicey but it's perfectly fine. My hope is that they improve on some of this to make for a more predictably positive experience!

My daughter wanted a mango smoothie so we stopped by treats at the mall. So good! Loved it…read more Convenient location in the mall. Easy to order at the kiosk. The ice cream treats here are really yummy too. It's always a good time for treats when you are shopping.

The food is superb. I have never had a banana flavored ice cream this tasty before. The service was…read moreamazing. Stephen was awesome and he served us wity a smile. Even recommended if its going to be too sweet to not do something and to try the strawberry matcha for my partner. The music is great. Not too heavy and very calming and inviting. So I would highly recommend this place. The merch here is even amazing. They have shirts and tumblers too. A must visit indeed. ~ Freya

I tried Little Brazil for the first time today and I see many more trips in my future. It was easy…read moreto find the location and I was able to find a parking spot right in front. I was greeted immediately when I entered the store and was guided through the menu. I tried with the Pernil Sandwich (pulled pork), Guarana to drink, and the Flan to finish things off. I was able to get a table right away. The food was so good that I worry next time I won't try something new because I'll just want to redo this one.

The churrasco burger is really good, especially for the price but the brigadeiro is incredible!…read moreTruly amazing. Highly recommend!

Went to The Buttered Tin in St. Paul after volunteering nearby. We had a great experience! The…read morestaff were dealing with a really awful situation left behind by another customer, but they handled it with so much grace! I ordered breakfast (served all day) and the sunflower toast...OMG! Star of the show! The entire meal was hot and fresh. Then we hit the bakery. I've had their frozen rolls before, so I knew the caramel rolls would be good, but it was even better than expected. Also shared a peach hand pie and loved it. Will absolutely be back.

Mmmmmmmm yum. Met up with a friend to catch up over some brunch and left with that feeling you get…read morefrom a warm smile, a good hug and a good meal. @thebutteredtin was on my to do list for a looong time and man was I missing out. Here's what we had: Favorite Thing: Cinnamon Roll with cream cheese frosting. Wow. Probably the best I've had in years... maybe ever. Buttered Tin Hash. Once you mix it up with all the flavors and chili crunch.... Whoa. Really good and unique. Will crave this dish again. Side of French Toast. I'm a sucker when it's made on fancy bread. Walleye Cake Benedict Iced Latte & Iced Chai were both awesome There were more things we wanted to try so will have to be back for more. The staff were all so nice. It felt like visiting friends chatting with them and made our visit that much sweeter. We went to the St. Paul location. They also have a spot in NE Minneapolis. Don't wait to check this spot out. If you know what's good for you, get that Cinnamon Roll. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Cute chocolate/honey shop!…read more NOTE: they have moved to a less visible, and honestly a little less photogenic, location across the river. They are now in a quiet area of businesses in the Harriet Island area, which happens to have lots of nice areas to stroll. This is a shop that sells artisan chocolate and honey. They're super proud of their honey and even invited me to check out the buzzing bee boxes out back! This is good honey; I don't have pure honey too often but this is very sweet stuff. The chocolate bonbons filled with honey are great, perfect blend of the two. You can also get chocolate-drizzled honeycomb which is quite intense and is ideally experienced shmushed onto some toast or creatively combined with something somehow, but it is a good idea to do something like that. And they have chocolate that isn't about honey but is interesting, artisan stuff! And you can sample a whole bunch of the flavors! Get bars of the ones you like or maybe do what I did and buy a mixed bag of little pieces and bring them to a party and let people guess what the flavors are. The owner was very nice to talk to here, so if you want to do some shopping that might involve either chocolate or honey I think you will be glad you came here.

Prices are too high. Just really creepy vibes I got every…read moretime there . Chocolate was delicious.

I was out exploring and found the Exquisite Cake Bakery. The decorated cakes were beautiful. I…read morewanted to buy one but I had no occasion to buy one for so I opted for a chocolate donut and apple turnover. Can't want to eat them for my breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store was clean and welcoming. The pastries were help-yourself with rules around using the bread tongs and trays to keep things sanitary. Great stop.

I tried Exquisite Cake Bakery for the first time by ordering a Too Good to Go full cake mystery bag…read morefor $9.99. We got a Caramel Tres Leches cake and it was the most delicious tres leches cake I have ever eaten. I never knew this bakery existed as it looks very unbecoming from the outside. It's in a strip mall on White Bear Ave. Once I stepped inside I was welcomed by the staff and the delicious smells of all the baked goods.

Pie never lasts through a weekend at our house. I wanted to try the seasonal ones, so I got the 3…read moremini's. Key lime, strawberry rhubarb, and blackberry. My favorite is the rhubarb and it is stuffed with rhubarb, the crust is perfection, no dark spots, just a light, flaky crust. I didn't share that one. I love the packaging. Pies are pure joy and deliciousness. She delivers too, love that feature.

Exquisite. I ordered blueberry double crust. It was still warm when I received it. I ultimately ate…read moreit right out of the box sometimes for breakfast. I look forward to trying the other kinds.